Aligning STEM with Foundational Learning

Published On : 07 February 2026

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, addresses the 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla.

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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, addresses the 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla. In a wide-ranging speech, the Minister clarifies that "STI" stands for Science, Technology and Innovation, urging the education sector to take science seriously as the engine of South Africa's development.